Don't diet for the wrong reason

Are Americans obsessed with weight loss because we're seeking better health or avoiding weight discrimination? "Fear and loathing of fat are real, and American attitudes about fat may be more dangerous to public health than obesity itself," argued Abigail Saguy in a January Op-Ed that described...

Are Americans obsessed with weight loss because we're seeking better health or avoiding weight discrimination? "Fear and loathing of fat are real, and American attitudes about fat may be more dangerous to public health than obesity itself," argued Abigail Saguy in a January Op-Ed that described... (Wes Bausmith / Los Angeles Times)

Are Americans obsessed with weight loss because we're seeking better health or avoiding weight discrimination? "Fear and loathing of fat are real, and American attitudes about fat may be more dangerous to public health than obesity itself," argued Abigail Saguy in a January Op-Ed that described...